Statements on record / United Kingdom

Rishi Sunak
Assuring Netanyahu that precautions were being taken

19 October 2023 · Joint press remarks in Israel

Role at the time: Conservative Prime Minister.

Recorded excerpt

you are taking every precaution to avoid harming civilians

The exchange and context

Sunak made the assurance directly to Netanyahu. His remarks also supported self-defence within international law, mourned civilian deaths and welcomed humanitarian access.

What this records

The archive records an affirmative public assurance by the prime minister, rather than substituting a request that Israel take precautions. The speech does not disclose the evidence behind the assurance.

Sources: S13.

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